Clogged duct?

robsgrl23

I've noticed that my right boob (the left side of it) is hard and sore.  I nursed my baby and it's no better and then I pumped, not much came out.  I think last night I fell asleep on my stomach for a little.  I've never had this problem before when BF and my LO is 8 MO.

 Anyone have any tips on how to make it better?  I'm hoping when she nurses before bed that it's better after wards

 

(I've also posted this on the BF board too)

Helmet3311

i'm an olympic medalist when it comes to battling clogged ducts.  keep bf/pumping.  massage. warm compress. pump/BF. massage. warm showers.  massage. pump/bf.  it'll break up eventfully.  

skio

I just got one a couple days ago after not having one since the early newborn days. It sucked.

Ditto pp - just have DD nurse off that side as often as possible. Baby is much more efficient than pump. Use a heating pad or hot washcloth on it a couple times a day and massage it in the shower and while LO is nursing. It should feel better in a couple days, but if it doesn't or if you develop a fever or redness, call your doc. Feel better!

PeonyPumps

Helmet3311:

i'm an olympic medalist when it comes to battling clogged ducts.  keep bf/pumping.  massage. warm compress. pump/BF. massage. warm showers.  massage. pump/bf.  it'll break up eventfully.  

Me too.  My go-to technique is hot shower with water running on boob, try to express in the shower after massage, then when I get out side lying nurse DS with his feet in the opposite direction as mine.  Most times that will get the clog out, eventually.  Start on the clogged side every time until it goes away.